University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is your regional center for cancer, trauma, pediatrics, orthopedics, neonatal intensive care and neurological care.
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Whether you’re facing a medical emergency, seeking expert treatment for a complicated condition, or growing your family, you can rely on us for the best quality care, delivered in a compassionate environment where patients like you always come first. Sparrow Hospital is home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the area, making us the region’s top destination for critically ill and injured patient

s. As Michigan’s first certified Comprehensive Stroke Center – just one of 20 nationwide – we are the regional expert for neurological care. The Sparrow Hospital Mother Baby Center is one of the most trusted in Michigan, welcoming 4,000 babies a year. Sparrow Hospital is among 6 percent of hospitals nationwide to achieve Magnet status, the highest level of nursing excellence recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We build our community by investing in state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering tech, like next-generation radiation oncology and robotic surgery systems, and a new outpatient surgery center. Sparrow is also a major teaching hospital, helping educate the next generation of healthcare professionals and leaders. We work to make patients and their families as comfortable as possible, offering private rooms, a range of tasty dining options, and even a concierge service. With award-winning healthcare teams, best-in-class biomedical technology and patient-friendly amenities, Sparrow Hospital delivers world-class care that’s close to home.

It’s Nurses Week! Join us in celebrating the incredible men and women that provide such incredible care to the communiti...
05/06/2026

It’s Nurses Week! Join us in celebrating the incredible men and women that provide such incredible care to the communities we serve.

If you know a nurse you want to honor, tag them in the comments.

UM Health-Sparrow Lansing is proud to have received Gift of Life Michigan’s Hospital of the Year award at the organizati...
05/04/2026

UM Health-Sparrow Lansing is proud to have received Gift of Life Michigan’s Hospital of the Year award at the organization’s Champions Gala Friday, May 1.

UM Health-Sparrow Lansing President Ann Marie Creed accepted the award, saying she represented everyone from the floor nurses who treat patients to those having conversations with families about organ recovery. The Champions Gala was held in front of hundreds at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi. Receiving the Hospital of the Year award caps a string of honors UM Health-Sparrow has received from Gift of Life Michigan in recent years.

UM Health-Sparrow Lansing honored the last wishes of 26 organ donors and 65 tissue donors last year, both among the highest for Michigan hospitals. These donations transformed the lives of hundreds of people.

Get ready to tee it up! ⛳ The 2026 Regional Health Classic is back and bigger than ever!Mark your calendars for Thursday...
04/30/2026

Get ready to tee it up! ⛳ The 2026 Regional Health Classic is back and bigger than ever!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 18, to enjoy a day on the course while helping elevate health care across our region.

Register here: https://bit.ly/42GgyCS

04/30/2026

Six months after opening in the shell of a closed Rite Aid in downtown Lansing, UM Health-Sparrow pharmacy has filled 10,000 prescriptions, and its accompanying urgent care and occupational health services have seen thousands of patients.

The multi-service site on Michigan Avenue opened in 2025 specifically to address a “pharmacy desert” created when the Rite Aid closed. That closing left downtown residents and workers without a nearby pharmacy.

The new site's performance in just half a year proves the need was urgent.

“Ten thousand prescriptions in six months tells you everything you need to know about the pharmacy desert we were facing,” said Todd Belding, Regional Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at U-M Health. “Now, patients no longer have to leave downtown to pick up their medications.”

The site includes a full-service pharmacy with extended weekday hours, weekend hours and a drive-through. The same renovated building houses a UM Health-Sparrow urgent care clinic and occupational health services, allowing patients to see a provider and fill a prescription in one stop.

Connie O’Malley, Regional Chief Operating Officer at U-M Health, said the success extends beyond the pharmacy counter.

“It was important to us to be able to serve our community and provide convenience for patients,” O’Malley said. “The site we developed is really a one-stop location. Our community has responded and the services at the location have continuously grown since our opening.”

04/28/2026

At Michigan Medicine, our statewide network is committed to creating value for the patients and communities we serve. In our NEJM Catalyst article, we explain how the consolidation that created University of Michigan Health-Sparrow produced positive outcomes: https://michmed.org/3WZAb

HELP US RECOGNIZE OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible indivi...
04/24/2026

HELP US RECOGNIZE OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time, energy and compassion to make a difference every day.

Our volunteers are the heart behind so many moments of care at UM Health-Sparrow.

THANK YOU for everything you do to support our patients, families and team members. This week and every week, we are grateful for you.

The leaders and best! 〽️
04/24/2026

The leaders and best! 〽️

Congratulations to the team at U-M Health Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital for being named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek!

Von Voigtlander is one of just four hospitals in Michigan to earn five-ribbon status – the highest honor.

To earn five ribbons, hospitals were required to score in the 80th percentile or higher in all three data pillars of 1) hospital quality metrics, 2) patient experience and 3) reputation.

For the 2026 rankings, Newsweek recognized 460 institutions across the U.S. that are delivering high-quality maternity care in an ever-changing and challenging environment.

Learn more about the honor: https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-maternity-hospitals-2026

🚨📢📰 BIG NEWS! 📰📢🚨University of Michigan Health-Sparrow has been named one of the best hospitals in the United States for...
04/22/2026

🚨📢📰 BIG NEWS! 📰📢🚨

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow has been named one of the best hospitals in the United States for maternity care, earning a four-ribbon designation from Newsweek’s “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026” list.

UM Health-Sparrow is among 12 Michigan institutions recognized nationally for delivering high-quality maternity care amid growing challenges in maternal health access. The list, published by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, a data firm, honors 460 hospitals nationwide that demonstrate strong clinical outcomes, supportive patient experiences and innovative approaches to advancing maternal and newborn health.

We want to thank our incredible team members who helped us achieve this recognition.

IT'S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!Medicine relies on clinical expertise, while healing environments are built by people. Our ...
04/22/2026

IT'S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!

Medicine relies on clinical expertise, while healing environments are built by people. Our volunteers are part of that foundation. They steady anxious families, guide visitors through unfamiliar spaces and offer quiet companionship when it’s needed most. Their presence brings warmth and dignity to moments that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

Volunteers are the cornerstone of our regional health system. In fact, volunteers founded UM Health-Sparrow in 1896 and gave more than 49,000 hours of service at UM Health-West during the past year.

National Volunteer Appreciation Week is a dedicated moment to recognize the individuals who give selflessly and lead with compassion.

View the video below featuring leaders from across our health system expressing their support for our volunteers.

Please join us in thanking a volunteer for their service and the time they give to our community.

Happy National Volunteer Week 2026!

UM Health-Sparrow posthumously recognized the late Larry Rawsthorne, M.D., former Chief Medical Officer of Sparrow Healt...
04/21/2026

UM Health-Sparrow posthumously recognized the late Larry Rawsthorne, M.D., former Chief Medical Officer of Sparrow Health System and a beloved pulmonologist, with the 2026 Founders’ Award, the highest honor the health system presents.

Rawsthorne, who passed away last year, served as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs for UM Health-Sparrow. He was a widely respected pulmonologist and critical care physician, as well as a faculty member and leader at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine.

Join us in honoring this amazing man and his family.

UPDATE:• UM Health-Sparrow Lab at Ingham County Health Center(2316 S. Cedar St., Lansing) is closed today.• The Holt Lab...
04/20/2026

UPDATE:

• UM Health-Sparrow Lab at Ingham County Health Center
(2316 S. Cedar St., Lansing) is closed today.

• The Holt Lab (2380 N. Cedar St., Suite 103, Holt) will close at 2 p.m.

More than 1,200 stuffed animals filled the playroom at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing this week, a so...
04/18/2026

More than 1,200 stuffed animals filled the playroom at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing this week, a soft army of support for children facing illness, injury and uncertainty.

The donation comes from Critters for Cuties, a local nonprofit that collects and distributes new stuffed animals to hospitalized children. Rebekah Russell started the collection effort as a member of the Keith Urban Fan Club before rebranding the initiative as Critters for Cuties.
The organization delivered 1,251 stuffed animals this year, far exceeding its previous efforts. The toys will be distributed across all hospital departments that serve children, from emergency rooms to inpatient units.

Thank you to Rebekah and her team for putting priceless smiles on the faces of our youngest patients.

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